Origin
Cambria Hills, GA
Afternoon in Cambria Hills on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambria Hills, GA to Austell, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambria Hills, GA
Tim Mossholder
Austell, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambria Hills, GA to Austell, GA covers 21.6 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Austell Road Southwest, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Wade Green Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Austell Road Southwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Austell Road Southwest | 8 mi | 14m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Wade Green Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sandtown Road Southwest | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Church Street Northwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| Powder Springs Street Southwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| GA 5 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Austell Road Southwest
— 8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambria Hills, GA and Austell, GA.
1
Start on Woodstream Circle Northwest
361 ft
·
19 sec
·
Woodstream Circle Northwest
2
Turn right onto Woodstream Lane Northwest
224 ft
·
17 sec
·
Woodstream Lane Northwest
3
Turn left onto Ridgeside Drive Northwest
289 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ridgeside Drive Northwest
4
Turn left onto Wade Green Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wade Green Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 75 South
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto GA 5
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
GA 5
Exit 267B
Toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto Canton Road Connector
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Canton Road Connector
10
Continue on Church Street Northwest
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
487 ft
·
11 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street Northwest
13
Turn right onto GA 5; GA 120 Alternate
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on GA 360
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder Springs Street Southwest
15
Turn left onto Sandtown Road Southwest
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sandtown Road Southwest
16
Enter roundabout onto Sandtown Road Southwest
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sandtown Road Southwest
17
Continue on Sandtown Road Southwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sandtown Road Southwest
18
Turn slight right
291 ft
·
10 sec
19
Turn slight right onto GA 5
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Austell Road Southwest
Use the right lane.
20
Turn slight right onto GA 5
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
GA 5
21
Continue on US 78; US 278; GA 5; GA 8
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 78; US 278; GA 5; GA 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
23
Turn left onto Love Street
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
Love Street
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Love Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ridgeside Drive Northwest
Turn left onto Ridgeside Drive Northwest
Navigation decision point
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
GA 5
Take the exit onto GA 5 toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 267B
Toward GA 5 Spur South: Marietta
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Church Street, Marietta, Smyrna
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Church Street Northwest
Keep slight left at fork onto Church Street Northwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Love Street
Turn left onto Love Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Austell, GA
Afternoon in Austell on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
21.6 mi in 38m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Austell Road Southwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ridgeside Drive Northwest.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ridgeside Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (GA 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cambria Hills, GA and Austell, GA, road signs point toward Marietta and Smyrna.
Marietta
7.8 mi in
|
~11m
Smyrna
7.8 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Austell Road Southwest. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Austell, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ridgeside Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (GA 5): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Austell, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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